In this episode of Arthritis At Home, we are sharing the #CRArthritis interview with Dr. Jasmin Ma, Assistant Professor of Teaching in the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia. She defines what strength training is and explains the benefits of it for people living with rheumatoid arthritis. She shares what is important to consider before coming up with an exercise plan, some barriers to physical activity, and how the I START tool can help health care providers tailor exercise prescription for people living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Additional learning resources
- I START Toolkit for patient
- I START Exercise Videos
- Arthritis At Home Exercise Snacks with Dr. Jasmin Ma
- Arthritis Consumer Experts Survey Report on Arthritis and Exercise
Carrie
person with rheumatoid arthritis